A 72-Yr-Old Male Patient with Dehydration Caused by an Exacerbation

A 72-yr-old male patient with dehydration caused by an exacerbation of ulcerative colitis is receiving 5% dextrose in normal saline at 125 mL/hour. Which assessment finding by the nurse is most important to report to the health care provider?

A) Patient has not voided for the last 4 hours.
B) Skin is dry with poor turgor on all extremities.
C) Crackles are heard halfway up the posterior chest.
D) Patient has had 5 loose stools over the previous 6 hours.